Tottenham fail to score in opening four Premier League games, first time in 20 years

Tottenham Hotspur have failed to register a goal in each of their first four Premier League fixtures this season, a feat not seen in the club for two decades. Under manager Roberto De Zerbi, the team has been creating opportunities in attacking zones but has been unable to convert them, leaving the Spurs without a win and prompting concerns about their offensive efficiency. The early-season drought follows a period of extensive squad turnover, with only four players who logged at least half of the league minutes last campaign featuring regularly in the current 2026‑27 campaign.

The most notable absentee is forward Richarlison, who contributed 15 goals and assists last season—more than double any other Tottenham player—but has been omitted from the Premier League squad for the new campaign. His departure underscores the challenges De Zerbi faces in establishing a settled side amid continuous personnel changes. While the lack of scoring is an outlier, the club will need to stabilize its lineup and find new sources of goal production if it hopes to reverse the trend and compete for higher league positions.